Reviews of Camp Kipwe
Wildlife sightings and reviews
114 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Camp Kipwe and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Camp Kipwe review"
We had an uninvited visitor in the open bathroom: a whip snake-whcih was apparently harmless-this induced much astonishment among our friends when we recounted the incident on our return home. Don't let this put you off Camp Kipwe as it was one of the highlights of the trip!" See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
"Camp Kipwe review"
Welcoming, friendly staff, extremely comfortable. We loved the bird "fountain" and spent ages watching and photographing from the comfort of the lounge.
Room very hot during night. If the windows had mesh covering we would have left them open and introduced some ventilation." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Camp Kipwe review"
Most people seemed to stay for only 1 or 2 nights. We really enjoyed our three nights here as it allowed us some relaxation time by the pool as well as our excursions.
On our full board and activity basis we were entitled to one excursion a day so we did the elephant trip twice and visited the rock carvings one afternoon. Our guide was good but could afford to learn and spend more time discussing the geology, the plant life and be better about positioning for photos/observations. He could also be more confident about striking out by himself to find the elephants. Following other vehicles all of the time results in a lot of dust and not the best photo opportunities!
As an aside, the guide needing to stop for cigarette breaks on a regular basis was annoying." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
"Great spot for desert adapted elephants."
We did other things ourselves and it was easy from here. Again staff very friendly and knowledgeable." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia; 6n in Zimbabwe
"Relaxation and Culture at Camp Kipwe"
They serve sun-downer drinks and a great selection of appetisers on a small mountain behind the restaurant, where there is a 360 degree view over the surrounding plains. Meals were exquisite, we are still debating whether they were the best meals we got served in Namibia, but we all agree that it was absolutely the best lodge we stayed in. On our last day, the waiter as a special surprise served us a candle-lit dinner in a small area enclosed by rocks and illuminated by an open fire and plenty of lanterns.
Whilst I was initially worried by the thought of bathrooms in the open, we enjoyed the wildlife it offered, such as a wild cat licking tooth paste from the sind and little geckos on the rocks. One of our treasured memories are the sunrises enjoyed from the open-air shower!" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Elephants are fantastic"
We are vegetarians and were served excellent meals on both night of our stay." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Camp Kipwe review"
The main reason for staying at Kipwe was to see the desert elephants and we were fortunate finding a group of 10 and being able to see them from quite close up - too close for one of the young bulls! We also enjoyed the trip to the Twyfelfontein rock carvings and the "organ pipes".
Unfortunately, we were told there was no wifi although I could see it on my computer.
En route to the camp there were a lot of roadside stalls selling gemstones. We looked for our own with reasonable success." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
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Close to Twyfelfontainand the (disappointing) Organ Pipes rocks and easy to drive yourself there." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
"Camp Kipwe review"
Good food and really good excursions." See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia
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